Pentagon announces it has killed four men in another boat strike in Pacific

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The Pentagon has confirmed it will continue military strikes targeting alleged drug trafficking boats, despite calls from lawmakers for increased transparency and oversight regarding these operations. This decision follows a controversial double tap strike that resulted in significant scrutiny of the Trump administration's approach to drug-related military actions.

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The U.S. military conducted a strike in the eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of four individuals identified as 'narco-terrorists.' This operation, confirmed by the U.S. Southern Command, was captured on video and highlights ongoing military efforts against drug trafficking in the region.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared a video of a recent U.S. military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Pacific, which has drawn significant attention due to its deadly consequences. This strike follows a controversial attack near Venezuela that reportedly killed survivors from an earlier missile strike, raising serious ethical and legal questions about military operations in the region.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing intense scrutiny as lawmakers question a Navy admiral regarding the legality of military strikes on boats in the Caribbean, which allegedly resulted in fatalities among survivors. The admiral clarified that there was no 'kill all' order issued during these operations, which have raised ethical concerns.

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